READCP122panel.TXT (14:45 27 Dec 2001)
CP122 Neptune (P2V7) Canadian Maritime Patrol Aircraft
Copyright (c) 2001 Ron Hill ddron@ns.sympatico.ca

FS98 CP122 Neptune panel fabricated by Ron Hill, ddron@ns.sympatico.ca.
The panels were created using various photographs, Aircraft Engineering
Orders. Some FS98 default gauges are used but most of the gauges were
created by my self and I retain all copy rights to them.

The CP122 Neptune was a Canadian version of the Lockheed P2V7 Neptune
Maritime Patrol Aircraft. It was used to bridge the period between the
retirement of the Mark 10 Lancaster Maritime Patrol aircraft (1955) and
the introduction of the CP107 Argus (1958). The first Argus' were
stationed on the East coast of Canada and the Neptune continued in
service at Comox BC until 1968 when they finally replaced by the Argus.

This panel was designed and tested using Phillip Stokes' RCAF Neptune
(SP2H) aircraft (repainted by Bob Trembly). The RPM and Torque gauges
have been adjusted to react accordingly.
Limited FS2000 testing has also been successful.

Instrument variations and notes are:

The "Tacan" indicator on the lower left side of the panel displays
bearing and distance for Nav2 and bearing for Nav1. The control knob
on the lower left of the instrument swaps the large & small needles
between Nav1 and Nav2. Distance is indicated for narrow needle selection.

Distance reading indicator defaults to Nav1 DME but may be toggled between
Nav1 and Nav2 by clicking on the upper center area of the indicator.

The lower left RMI compass narrow needle points to the Nav1 setting and the
wide needle points to the ADF radio setting.

The bars on the Track indicator, below the lower RMI, respond to the
position of the aircraft in relation to the selected course. Desired
course is set using the SET knob on the lower left of the instrument.

Gear and flap indicator. Mouse may be used to toggle the gear or adjust
the flaps.

An autopilot toggle light is located above the J2 compass.

The J2 compass indicates the aircraft heading. The direction needle
equates to a heading bug that is set to intended track heading, and may be
adjusted using the mouse. The autopilot responds to the direction needle.

The instrument on the bottom right side is an elapsed timer that is stopped,
or reset to zero then started, by clicking on the lower left SET button.

The Jet engine instruments are only a simulation. They default to the
engines off condition when the aircraft is selected. The Canadian version
of the Neptune had the port jet engine primary instruments on the pilot's
side of the center panel area which contained a radar repeater, and the
starboard jet engine primary instruments were located on the co-pilots side
of the radar repeater.

To "start the jet engines" move the mouse cursor over the RPM indicator
then click the left mouse button while the cursor is a plus sign.
The gauges will react slowly to simulate a normal jet engine spool up.
When the engines are considered to have been started they will respond to
throttle movements.
To "shut down the jet engines" move the mouse cursor over the RPM
indicator then click the left mouse button while the cursor is a minus sign. The gauges will react to simulate a normal jet engine shut down.

Throttles on the IFR panel may be adjusted with the mouse to modify any
individual engine RPM. If all engines are being controlled simultaneously
an engine adjustment will be cancelled by momentarily pressing F1. The
change will also be cancelled by a joy stick/yoke throttle movement.

Pressing Shift2 will toggle a generic IFR/Radio panel.

The IFR panel has a FS98 generic GPS gauge that may be enabled.
CAUTION: The Generic GPS gauge will probably cause a fault if the panel
is used in FS2000.

To enable the GPS gauge for FS98 use modify the panel.cfg file by
removing the // from the gauge09=generic.gps_dm, line.

The FS98 Generic GPS gauge destination is programmed using the SET button.
If the Autopilot is turned on, depressing the GPS AP button will steer
towards the destination. I apologize for not acknowledging the author
of the GPS gauge but I could not find who it's creator was.

Press shift+enter or shift+backspace keys to raise/lower your seat.

To ensure proper joystick operation it is generally necessary to
reselect and calibrate the joystick for any aircraft selection.

To fail, or restart an engine, use the Aircraft-Aircraft Settings
- ENGINES menu to alter the appropriate "magneto" setting.

FS98 does not always perform a clean reset after a crash.
To ensure a clean reset, select another aircraft then, when the new
selection is ready to fly, reselect your crashed aircraft.
It might also be necessary use the reset option on the main menu, or
exit then restart FS98, especially if a mid air collision occurs.

To install the panel (using Winzip 6.0 or newer);
1. Install a complete Neptune aircraft in FS98 Aircraft folder.
2. Unzip the panel ZIP file into the FS98\Aircraft\Neptune\panel folder.
3. Unzip the gauges ZIP file into the FS98\Gauges folder.

Only non-default FS98 gauges are included. Overwriting any existing
gauges should not be a problem, or you can say no to overwriting.
I would have only modified my own gauges to improve their performance.

If the selection menu model does not show any detail when the A/C is
displayed: Select Options-> Preferences-> Display-> Display Options
then, Click the Aircraft Texture button to display a check mark.
Keep Selecting OK until you have exited to the main menu.

If the forward cockpit window display is "greyed out":
Select Options-> Preferences-> Instruments then,
Click Allow for non-rectangular windows button to display check mark.
Keep selecting OK until you have exited to the main menu.

Acknowledgements;

Credit for my ability to create the gauges provided with this panel
belongs in a very large measure to Dai Griffiths, who's tutorial
(available on SurClaro) has been my bible. I used it extensively
to teach myself to program gauges used in this panel and firmly believe
I could not have done it without his help. THANK YOU DAI.

Graphics were greatly enhanced with photos supplied by Buzz Mueller
and Kevin King along with help from Ron Hartlen.

Nothing in this package should harm your computer but, if you imagine
it has, I accept no liability.

This is a FREEWARE add-on for FS98 user's enjoyment. It is not
for use as a revenue producing product. It may be freely distributed.

Comments and suggestions would be welcome - Enjoy
Ron Hill, ddron@ns.sympatico.ca
Greenwood, Nova Scotia, Canada.